2015 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

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Ram 1500 2015  Owners Manual WARNING!(Continued)
•A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In
a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the
seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If
you can’t str

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Ram 1500 2015  Owners Manual WARNING!(Continued)
•A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect
the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, or loose parts.

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Ram 1500 2015  Owners Manual 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low
across your hips, below your

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Ram 1500 2015  Owners Manual 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and
chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort-
able and not resting on your neck. The retractor will
withdraw any slack in the shoulder b

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Ram 1500 2015  Owners Manual 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the seat belt over
the seat.
3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the [right/ left]
head restraint.
Inserting Latch PlateIn Use Position
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THINGS TO KNOW

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Ram 1500 2015  Owners Manual 4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the
mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a
“click.”
5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the
webbing as far as

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Ram 1500 2015  Owners Manual WARNING!(Continued)
•When reattaching the mini-latch and mini-buckle,
ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. If the
webbing is twisted, follow the preceding proce-
dure to detach the mini-latc

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Ram 1500 2015  Owners Manual As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position,
and if you are taller than average, you will prefer the
shoulder belt anchorage in a highe